Society of the Snow
A harrowing yet profoundly human drama, where the biting cold of the Andes mirrors the stark choices faced by survivors, painting a visceral portrait of resilience against an unforgiving canvas of white.
Society of the Snow
Society of the Snow

La sociedad de la nieve

"Based on a remarkable true story."

15 December 2023 Spain 144 min ⭐ 8.0 (3,269)
Director: J.A. Bayona
Cast: Enzo Vogrincic, Agustín Pardella, Matías Recalt, Esteban Bigliardi, Diego Vegezzi
Drama History
Survival and Resilience Faith vs. Reality The Social Contract and Morality Sacrifice and the Memory of the Dead
Budget: $65,500,000
Box Office: $1,281

Society of the Snow - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Cameo by survivor Nando Parrado.

The real Nando Parrado makes a brief appearance in the airport scene at the beginning of the film, holding a door open for his family and the actor portraying his younger self, Agustín Pardella. This poignant cameo serves as a blessing from the real survivor to the cinematic retelling of his story.

Cameo by survivor Roberto Canessa.

The real Roberto Canessa, who became a pediatric cardiologist after the ordeal, appears as a doctor in the hospital scene near the end of the film. He is seen attending to the actor Matías Recalt, who plays the young Roberto, creating a powerful full-circle moment.

Cameo by survivor Carlos "Carlitos" Páez.

The real Carlitos Páez plays his own father, Carlos Páez Vilaró. In a moving scene, he is the one who reads the list of the 16 survivors' names over the radio. This was a deeply personal tribute, as his father was instrumental in the search efforts and never gave up hope.

Other survivor and family cameos.

Several other survivors, including Antonio "Tintín" Vizintín, Ramón "Moncho" Sabella, Gustavo Zerbino, and José Luis "Coche" Inciarte, also have small cameos in the film. Additionally, Numa Turcatti's real-life nephew, Joaquín De Freitas Turcatti, appears in a scene, further deepening the film's connection to the real people involved.